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Amyloid

A waxy compound of protein and polysaccharides that is found deposited in tissues in amyloidosis.

📖 Definitions of "Amyloid"

noun
  1. 1

    A waxy compound of protein and polysaccharides that is found deposited in tissues in amyloidosis.

  2. 2

    Any of various starchlike substances.

adjective
  1. 1

    Containing or resembling starch.

  2. 2

    Applied to a mushroom that turns blue-black upon application of Melzer's reagent

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